Strong Storms Moving Into Parts of Lee, Randolph, Bullock, Macon, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Cleburne Counties

Scott Martin | April 3, 2017 @ 9:13 am

At 906 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were along a line extending from near Fosters Cross Roads to near Hardaway. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

NWS Birmingham has issued a Significant Weather Advisory for Lee, Randolph, Northwestern Bullock, Macon, Eastern Tallapoosa, Chambers, and Southeastern Cleburne Counties until 10:00AM.

Locations impacted include Auburn, Opelika, Tuskegee, Valley, Lanett, Roanoke, Dadeville, Camp Hill, Notasulga, Wedowee, Stroud, Lake Wedowee, Lafayette, LaFayette, Wadley, Red Level, Ranburne, Woodland, Franklin and Waverly.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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